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Melon Sangria

Sangria is one of those cocktails that is perfect for patio sipping. It's light, refreshing, and perfect on a hot day. I especially love this Melon Sangria made with watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, mint, delicious Pinot Gris, St. Germain, and one of my favorites--Cognac. This sangria is best when ... READ the POST

Watermelon Grapefruit Palomas

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today of all days, I'm definitely craving a cocktail to celebrate our friends south of the border. I'm usually a self-proclaimed margarita junkie, but guys, these Watermelon Grapefruit Palomas are the real deal. Made with freshly juiced watermelon, grapefruit, and lime, ... READ the POST

Blue Corn Crusted Mahi Mahi with Smoky Red Pepper Sauce & Warm Salsa Veracruz

Do you usually cook anything special for Cinco de Mayo? Do you make some kind of Mexican inspired meal or is it just like another day for you? We usually do something Mexican inspired, because of the fact that I always want an excuse to make a margarita. This Blue Corn Crusted Mahi Mahi with Smoky ... READ the POST

Coconut Orange Blossom Margaritas & A Feature in LOLA Magazine

I am so excited to be featured in LOLA Magazine again for their special digital issue this month. The publisher decided that since everything was so crazy right now, that they were going to make this issue digital instead of print. It's a beautiful edition and I think that you will all enjoy it. So ... READ the POST

Grilled Pineapple Chipolte Beeraritas

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of margaritas and I absolutely am crazy about these Grilled Pineapple Chipotle Beeraritas. This Beerarita is a spicy, sweet margarita topped with a delicious Mexican beer that is perfect on a hot spring or summer day. Grilling the pineapple makes it super ... READ the POST

A Virtual Wine & Cheese Pairing

This past Friday my husband and I joined in on a Virtual Wine & Cheese Pairing with one of my favorite Oregon wineries, Archery Summit. I told my husband that we were having a date night on the patio and he was all in. It was definitely a fun and educational experience, all about pairing wine ... READ the POST